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Flying Fools will jump into a water-filled tank, in the middle of the park, from heights of three, six, nine and 25 metres. (Submitted)

High dive show making big splash into Penticton Peach Fest

Flying Fools High Dive Show will jump into a water-filled tank from 25 metres high

Invermere resident Kris Newman, 65, was just one of hundreds of athletes putting it all out there on the weekend in the Okanagan Valley Throwdown at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. (Mark Brett/Local Journalism Initiative)

‘I just want to live longer’: Okanagan Throwdown takes over Penticton

The event took place over the weekend at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre

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Morning Start: Camels

Your morning start for Wednesday, March 22

(Western News file photo)

Penticton council supports giving bylaw officers more authority to enforce ‘public nuisance’

New program would give bylaw officers legal authority to resolve disorderly conduct calls

(Western News file photo)
Over 5,000 books, puzzles and games sold at the 2022 Rotary Sunrise book sale. This year’s event goes from April 18-22. (Logan Lockhart Western News)

Penticton Sunrise Rotary book sale around the corner

The Sunrise Rotary is collecting gently used books, puzzles and games April 1-15

Over 5,000 books, puzzles and games sold at the 2022 Rotary Sunrise book sale. This year’s event goes from April 18-22. (Logan Lockhart Western News)
Writers agonize over the right word but with the English language things can get tricky. (File photo)

Opinion: Sneaked or snuck? Black Press reporters debate the tricky business of the English language

Mutual adoration of the written word descended into a bit of ridiculousness on proper usage

Writers agonize over the right word but with the English language things can get tricky. (File photo)
Nadiaa Synystia stands with Penticton resident Diane MacDonald who took in her family of four and her cousin’s family of three after they fled Ukraine and had nowhere to go. (Brennan Phillips Western News)

From war-torn Ukraine to peaceful Penticton: More host families needed

Two families grateful for new-found safety and host family who took them in

Nadiaa Synystia stands with Penticton resident Diane MacDonald who took in her family of four and her cousin’s family of three after they fled Ukraine and had nowhere to go. (Brennan Phillips Western News)
Kaleden’s Pioneer Park will be getting a new playground surface. (Google Streetview)

Kaleden’s Pioneer Park playground getting new play surface

The existing pea gravel will be replaced with a wood mulch instead

Kaleden’s Pioneer Park will be getting a new playground surface. (Google Streetview)
A woman had a gun pointed at when she tried to take her stolen bike back in Penticton. (File photo)

Gun allegedly pointed at Penticton woman trying to retrieve her stolen bike

Man who was arrested with replica gun has convictions for sex assault, obstructing an officer

A woman had a gun pointed at when she tried to take her stolen bike back in Penticton. (File photo)
Martius, the first month of the ancient Roman year. (Wikipedia photo)

Morning Start: Martius

Your morning start for Tuesday, March 21

Martius, the first month of the ancient Roman year. (Wikipedia photo)
The vehicle RCMP believe to be connected to recent catalytic converter thefts in the South Okanagan. The sticker on the back has been described as a temporary operator's permit. (RCMP)
The vehicle RCMP believe to be connected to recent catalytic converter thefts in the South Okanagan. The sticker on the back has been described as a temporary operator's permit. (RCMP)
The Okanagan Correctional Centre in Oliver. (Western News - File)

Most Okanagan Correctional Centre inmates sent back to their communities: Report

Penticton council requested information about what city people were let out to

The Okanagan Correctional Centre in Oliver. (Western News - File)
Village of Keremeos offices. (Brennan Phillips Keremeos Review)

Keremeos looking at 3.5 per cent tax increase for 2023

The village will be gathering public input at Monday’s meeting

Village of Keremeos offices. (Brennan Phillips Keremeos Review)
A mobile home behind the Nickel Plate restaurant went up in flames Sunday night. (Larry Verigin Facebook)

VIDEO: Hedley firefighters save gas station and restaurant from burning

A mobile home behind a restaurant was destroyed by fire Sunday night

A mobile home behind the Nickel Plate restaurant went up in flames Sunday night. (Larry Verigin Facebook)
This figure, shown at the Vernon Winter Carnival, is also the mascot for the Quebec Winter Carnival. What is the name of this mascot? (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Francophone culture?

International Francophone Day, on March 20, is a celebration of French language and culture

This figure, shown at the Vernon Winter Carnival, is also the mascot for the Quebec Winter Carnival. What is the name of this mascot? (Black Press file photo)
Tempest Theatre presents Half Life of Marie Curie on March 24. (Tempest Theatre)

Penticton’s Tempest Theatre presents The Half Life of Marie Curie on March 24

The play celebrates International Women’s Month and launches Ignite the Arts Festival

Tempest Theatre presents Half Life of Marie Curie on March 24. (Tempest Theatre)
One year ago today (March 19) Penticton residents Dave Corbeil and Allison Howard made the Purple Pantry community fridge a reality. Now they celebrate its success in filling a need to feed the community. (Monique Tamminga Western News)
One year ago today (March 19) Penticton residents Dave Corbeil and Allison Howard made the Purple Pantry community fridge a reality. Now they celebrate its success in filling a need to feed the community. (Monique Tamminga Western News)

PHOTOS: One year in and Penticton’s community fridge filling big need

Dozens came out Sunday to celebrate the Purple Pantry open 24/7 at Elks Hall

One year ago today (March 19) Penticton residents Dave Corbeil and Allison Howard made the Purple Pantry community fridge a reality. Now they celebrate its success in filling a need to feed the community. (Monique Tamminga Western News)
One year ago today (March 19) Penticton residents Dave Corbeil and Allison Howard made the Purple Pantry community fridge a reality. Now they celebrate its success in filling a need to feed the community. (Monique Tamminga Western News)
Roch Fortin of Maple Roch taps sap from some sugar trees on the Nomad Cidery property in Summerland. (File photo)

See, smell and taste how maple syrup is made in Summerland today

Roch Fortin is boiling sap and turning it into syrup at his Maple Roch store from 11-4 p.m.

Roch Fortin of Maple Roch taps sap from some sugar trees on the Nomad Cidery property in Summerland. (File photo)
The next two games of the series will be held in Revelstoke. Bob Marsh File Photo

Grizzlies squeeze by Princeton 2-1 in second game of conference final

Series stands at one game a piece and heads to Revelstoke

The next two games of the series will be held in Revelstoke. Bob Marsh File Photo
Penticton Vees continue their winning streak with a thumping of Merritt Centennials 10-0 on home ice Saturday night. (Cherie Morgan)

Penticton Vees thump Merritt Centennials 10-0

Aydar Suniev scored a hat-trick in front of 2,795 fans at the SOEC

Penticton Vees continue their winning streak with a thumping of Merritt Centennials 10-0 on home ice Saturday night. (Cherie Morgan)